ENGL 311 ONLINE TEACHING PERIOD

VIDEO INTERVIEW TASK

1. Choose two questions from each category and answer them as if you were in an interview.
2. Before you answer a question, read it aloud and then give the answer.
3. While answering the questions, please refer to the requirements of job ad or graduate program
announcement you have found at the beginning of the semester.
4. For this task, you should record yourself and submit it on ODTÜClass. Please refer to the
Interview Video Guidelines Power Point Presentation for further details.

CATEGORY I. PERSONAL QUESTIONS

1. What strengths would you bring to this position?
2. Are you a leader or a follower? Why do you think so?
3. Give us one good reason why we should hire you.
CATEGORY II. QUESTIONS ABOUT BACKGROUND
1. Why did you choose this profession/department?
2. Tell us2 courses that have had the greatest impact on your skills.
3. Do you have any relevant experience? Explain.
4. How do you work under pressure/stress? Give an example.
5. Tell us about a time when you were creative in solving a problem.
CATEGORY III. QUESTIONS ABOUT INTERESTS
1. How do you keep track of the recent developments in your field?
2. How do your interests contribute to your personal and/or professional development?
3. What do you do outside school/work to deal with stress?
CATEGORY IV. POSITION RELATED QUESTIONS
1. Why did you choose our company/department/institution?
2. What do you think makes us different from others?
3. What skills do you think are critical for this position/program? Why?
CATEGORY V. QUESTIONS ABOUT FUTURE PLANS
1. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
2. How long would you stay with us? Why do you think so?
3. What are your plans upon completing your MA / MsC / PhD?